General Resources

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) brief which highlights the key considerations for states to think about to ensure their definition allows them to serve children and families without creating unintended consequences – including increasing disproportionalities and disparities and negative primary prevention budgetary consequences. 

Website which contains tools and strategies to assist NYS local districts as they prepare for the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act.  Powered by the Redlich Horwitz Foundation. Contains a series of videos including the first video - NY Leaders Are Putting Families First which highlights why key leaders in the state are increasing kinship care and rightsizing congregate care.

Brief overview of law and court-related provisions of the Family First Prevention Services Act from the National Center for State Courts

American Bar Association summary of key responsibilities and opportunities for legal professionals to help implement Family First.

This side by side analysis drafted by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) compares the earlier bill with the final enacted version.